Question 1

When applying cold therapy, a nurse correctly understands that

Accepted Answer

A)   Ice or another source of cold should be placed directly on the patient's skin.
B)   Cold therapy works best when alternated with heat therapy.
C)   A thin cloth barrier should be placed between the source of cold and the patient's skin.
D)   The treatment should be applied for about 45 minutes.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A nurse suspects that the ice bag on a patient's left foot is too cold because the patient is complaining of

Accepted Answer

A)   Feeling chilled.
B)   Increased swelling.
C)   A burning sensation.
D)   Feeling confused.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

A physician has ordered an aquathermia pad to treat a patient's deep vein thrombosis (DVT)  in the lower legs. Before applying heat therapy, a nurse should assess the patient for

Accepted Answer

A)   Apical pulse.
B)   Respiration.
C)   Anorexia.
D)   Cognitive level of function and orientation.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

An elderly patient with hip pain tells a nurse that continuous heat has been the most effective means of relieving pain. After confirming that the patient has an order for heat therapy, the nurse correctly selects which method for the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hot-water bottle
B)   Warming blanket
C)   Heating pad
D)   Aquathermia K-padE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A patient suffering from back spasms has an order for continued heat therapy at home and indicates to a nurse that he will use his heating pad. The nurse correctly advises the patient to

Accepted Answer

A)   Never use any setting above medium.
B)   Use the highest setting for maximum comfort.
C)   Apply heat for 1 hour every 3 hours.
D)   Not use heat because cold therapy is more effective at stopping spasms.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 18: Applying Heat and Cold

A physician has ordered an aquathermia pad to treat a patient's deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower legs. Before applying heat therapy, a nurse should assess the patient for

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A patient suffering from back spasms has an order for continued heat therapy at home and indicates to a nurse that he will use his heating pad. The nurse correctly advises the patient to

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When applying cold therapy, a nurse correctly understands that

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A nurse suspects that the ice bag on a patient's left foot is too cold because the patient is complaining of

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An elderly patient with hip pain tells a nurse that continuous heat has been the most effective means of relieving pain. After confirming that the patient has an order for heat therapy, the nurse correctly selects which method for the patient?

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Exam 18: Applying Heat and Cold

A physician has ordered an aquathermia pad to treat a patient's deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower legs. Before applying heat therapy, a nurse should assess the patient for

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A patient suffering from back spasms has an order for continued heat therapy at home and indicates to a nurse that he will use his heating pad. The nurse correctly advises the patient to

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When applying cold therapy, a nurse correctly understands that

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A nurse suspects that the ice bag on a patient's left foot is too cold because the patient is complaining of

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An elderly patient with hip pain tells a nurse that continuous heat has been the most effective means of relieving pain. After confirming that the patient has an order for heat therapy, the nurse correctly selects which method for the patient?

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